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An explanation of the so-called hydrino continuum emissions proposed by Mills and Lu, most recently in [Eur. Phys. J. D 64, 65 (2011)], is presented using conventional atomic, plasma, and discharge physics. It is argued that the observed EUV emissions during their pulsed discharges originate from transitions in ions sputtered or evaporated from the electrodes. Such an interpretation removes their justification for the introduction of hydrino particles.
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Phelps, A.V., Clementson, J. Interpretation of EUV emissions observed by Mills et al.. Eur. Phys. J. D 66, 120 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjd/e2012-30114-5
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